Scientist, Computational Biology – CA

Job ID: 17-17229
Job date: 2017-12-21
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Company : Advent Global Solutions 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
CQR seeks a scientist to join a vibrant interdisciplinary group of scientists to develop and facilitate interpretation complex next-generation sequencing data of various tumor xenografts and derived singlecells.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adapt or develop analytical algorithms to facilitate data processing and interpretation of genomics assays

• Evaluate emerging algorithms for the analysis of genomics data with an emphasis on single-cell RNAseq and DNAseq

• Execute data analysis pipelines

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Proven proficiency in shell scripting and R. Expertise in Shiny, Python, PHP, Perl, or Javascript considered a plus.

• Awareness of resource management issues in cloud computing pipelines

• Proficiency in biostatistics and bioinformatics algorithms.

• General knowledge of PCR and NGS technologies and sequence analysis tools; e.g. aligners and differential expression analysis methods considered a plus

• General understanding of biochemistry, genetics or epi-genetics considered a plus.

• Highly self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, thorough and detail-orientated.

Functional/Scientific/Technical Skills:

• Able to design complex analyses with scientific rationale.

• Able to critically analyze and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions

• Developing skills in critical interpretation of scientific data and problem solving and reporting of scientific data.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Contributes individually as well as on cross functional teams.

• Responsible for more complex assignments and for more than 1 project.

• Well versed in fundamentals of functional area.

• Understands the context, impact and timely communication of data.

Discretion/Latitude:

• Works as an individual contributor.

• Viewed as a knowledgeable resource within the department.

• Supervising/mentor role in function.

Creativity and Problem Solving:

• Critically assess project(s) and formulates ideas.

• Implement solutions independently.

• Recommend and formulate protocols and experimental plans.

Teamwork and Influence:

• Communicates with cross functional team.

• Routinely contributes to the achievement of workgroup/team goals.

• Represents workgroup/team or department on multi-disciplinary or cross functional teams.

Organizational Impact:

• Beginning to have a direct impact on departmental performance.

• Impact is achieved primarily by contributing to team efforts.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Acts with integrity

• Analysis of issues

• Building relationships

• Coaching and developing others

• Delivers presentations

• Develops systems & process

• Fosters open communication

• Influence others

• Innovates

• Manages execution

• Planning

• Use sound judgment


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Additional Info:
Summary/Scope Client Quanticel Research (CQR) s a drug discovery division of Client Pharmaceuticals. CQR is committed to the development of breakthrough medicines for the treatment of cancer. CQR's proprietary platform for single-cell genomic analysis of human cancer is designed to enable the discovery of first-inclass oncology therapeutics.

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